The International Medical Tai Chi and Qigong Association (iMTQA) is a new organization whose purpose is to fill the role as the international professional body of accrediting and registering Tai Chi/Qigong Instructors who offer their services in medical and clinical settings. The goals of the iMTQA are to maintain standards of practice, support Western medical and health professionals in integrating Tai Chi and Qigong into current models of health care, and provide Tai Chi and Qigong instructors opportunities for continuing education and placement in clinical settings.

The iMTQA will hold its Silicone Valley Conference this June 7th through the 9th on the campus of San Jose State University in San Jose, California. General and registration information and the preliminary conference program are now available at their site, www.iMTQA.org.

We are excited and proud to announce, HWF President, Josie Weaver, will be co-presenting at the conference with Qigong Institute President, Tom Rogers. This is quite an honor to present alongside many of the authorities on Tai Chi and Qigong today, including HWF co-founder, Dr. Roger Jahnke, OMD.